| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.5 km |
| Coordinates | -7.679, 31.895 |
| UTC time | 2002-02-20 19:07:17.100 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, February 20, 2002 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tanzania on Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 19:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sumbawanga (Tanzania - TZ), about 44.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 31.895 and latitude -7.679.
| Location | Sumbawanga |
| Country | Tanzania (TZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2002-02-20
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